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ultracalming™

Itching, burning, stinging and redness are the obvious signs of sensitive skin. The triggers behind these sensations are less clear: genetics, hormones, stress, chemical assaults, foods and even aggressive skin treatments can intensify skin’s highly reactive state.
The common thread behind irritation, flushing and stinging is inflammation. When paired with the loss of skin’s protective barrier, skin health is compromised and becomes highly reactive.

I have rosacea and ultra sensitive skin. I have tried EVERYTHING or so I thought! I heard Jane's appearance on NPR's How I Built This and looked into Dermalogica products. I was searching for a new sunscreen and was pleased to discover the Super Sensitive Shield. I purchased it and LOVED it. I wear sunscreen every day and it's important to have a gentle formulation. This product moisturizes and started healing my dry, flaky skin so well I decided to try other products in the ultra calming line. My skin has improved tremendously in a short period of time. I am so happy I found you Dermalogica!

I love the concept of this product as it's catered to sensitive skin. However, it does leave a white cast and I think it may have clogged my pores and caused some breakouts after my workout. I'm a bit cautious to try this again, but will try and update in the future! I do like that it's lightweight and blends in after some time!

Normally I avoid all sunscreens, all the different types I've tried have always made me burn worse that if I went without (even tested it by applying sunscreen to some parts only and they have been the worst burnt areas) was recommended by a butty therapist and works wonderful along with precleanse, special cleansing gel microfoliant and skin smoothing cream.. never need much and it spreads fine.. I have also been using it on my driving arm as I drive alot for work and I can no longer feel the sun burning my skin. So wonderful :) really needs to come in a big bottle though when your wanting to use it for your whole body...

OK so, I have combination skin with normal cheeks and oily t-zone. I get monthly breakouts on my chin, but never get acne on my forehead....never. Until I used this. My chin pimples turned cystic and volcanic. And for the first time in my life I developed tiny bumps all over my forehead. Nothing else in my skincare regime changed, so I know it was this. The application is not that pleasant either -sort of sits as a greasy film on top of the skin, rather than being absorbed like most chemical-based sunscreens.

If I were to guess, this sunscreen is for dry skin types. If you have combination skin -then I recommend you avoid this one.

I was diagnosed with hypersensitive and am allergic to 3 different common ingredients. With my skin type even though a product doesn't contain ingredients I'm allergic to, it still takes a couple of days to get used to the new product. The first few days of applying this sunscreen my face did get a little irritated, but got used to it after day five. I love and higly recommend this sunscreen.

I've been using Dermalogica for about a month and so far I've really like every product I've tried. I use the Special Cleansing Gel, Microfoliant, Skin smoothing cream and the Multivitamin power firm for my eyes. I have very sensitive skin so sometimes i use the Ultra calming cleanser and toner instead of the special cleansing gel. I ordered this SPF thinking since it was from the Ultra Calming line it would be great for me. No chemical SPF sold me. I received it today and the first thing I did was smell it hoping it wouldn't have a strong or offensive odor. Lavender, lots and lots of lavender. I know lavender can be irritating so I tested a small drop on the side of my neck. Within 5 minutes my neck was BURNING, and I had to go wash it off. After it was washed off that area of my neck was visibly red. I only hope it got it in time and it won't be irritated for long. UGH, so disappointed and now I have to figure out not only how to return this product, but also what to use instead.

I use Dermalogica products, and generally I am pretty satisfied. I have very sensitive and very pale skin with some combination skin tendencies and got this product on recommendation of staff from Dermalogica section. Yet, whenever I try to use it, it causes redness, itchy feel and small bumps especially on my chicks. And it takes 2 to 3 days to back to normal. I had hard times to believe it since I got this product exactly to avoid these kinds of complications. So I stopped everything that I am putting/using on my face but this one, for a while. But nope, this product creates irritation on my skin.

This SPF works really well. In the summer, my face is a shade lighter than my arms or rest of body because of this SPF...so I know it works. I like to blend it with active moist - equal parts - and apply that way. If applying alone, a little goes a long way and you want to apply it quickly so it dries evenly. This is not your drugstore SPF to slather on generously. I, too, have had issues traveling with this product as when I open the bottle, a lot of it oozes out or gets stuck in the lid - not a fan of the container.

How often do I need to reapply?: Hi... I understand that this product is a moisturiser as well as a sunscreen. I don't normally need to reapply my moisturiser during the course of a day, but in order to get continuous sun protection, would I need to reapply this product every few hours when I am in the sun, like a regular sunscreen? If this is the case, I am also wondering if using this product on days when I won't be outdoors is a 'waste' of the product... So all in all am I better buying separate moisturiser and spf30 sunscreen, so I can only apply the latter when it's needed?

Thank you for your question. It is a moisturizer, calming product and SPF all in one.

Kind Regards,The Dermalogica Team

Answered on 6/7/2016 by DermalogicaSkinTherapist from Los Angeles

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how to combat face sweating?: I love this product. Occasionally after use my face will have beads of perspiration which is very noticeable and my hair will be wet from perspiration. Is there a reason for this or another moisturizer from your range I could try?

Thank you for your question. We are glad to know you love this product. However, if you are prone to sweating during the day, Protection 50 Sport SPF 50 is a better option for you. It is water and sweat resistant.